NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
Physicians seeking to renew their license for the first time must have attended a Board sponsored Orientation.
Practitioners with a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license have a one-time requirement of at least 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education on the best practices for the prescribing of CDS, drug diversion training, appropriate treatment for addiction, and the treatment of chronic pain.
Here's what you need to renew your Louisiana Physician license
The information below is a summary of the minimum requirements set forth by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. For a more detailed requirements breakdown, please see the board's site.
If you hold Physician licenses in multiple states, please make sure to check each state's requirements.
Louisiana Physician: DO (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
20
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
17
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2025
Online Info
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
5045686820
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lsbme.la.gov/
Address:
630 Camp Street New Orleans, 70130
Louisiana Physician: MD (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
20
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
17
Renewal Cycle in Years:
1
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2025
Online Info
NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
Physicians seeking to renew their license for the first time must have attended a Board sponsored Orientation.
Practitioners with a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license have a one-time requirement of at least 3 hours of Board-approved continuing education on the best practices for the prescribing of CDS, drug diversion training, appropriate treatment for addiction, and the treatment of chronic pain.
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
5045686820
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lsbme.la.gov/
Address:
630 Camp Street New Orleans, 70130
Louisiana Physician: PA (Continuing Education)
Total Hours Required:
100
Mandatory Hours:
3
Elective Hours:
97
Renewal Cycle in Years:
2
License Expiration Date:
12/31/2025
Next Education Due Date:
12/31/2025
Online Info
NEW! DEA MATE ACT:
Beginning with DEA initial registrations or renewals starting June 27, 2023, all DEA-registered practitioners (with the exception of DVM-only license holders) are required to complete 8 hours of one-time training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
Mandatory Subjects:
As per legislation passed in 2017, all practitioners with a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) license in Louisiana are now required to complete at least 3 hours of Board approved continuing medical education (CME) that includes ALL 4 of the below topics. This course is a once in a lifetime requirement under current law. This 3 hour requirement will be considered a part of, and not in addition to, the prescriber’s annual CME requirement.
-Best Practices
-Chronic Pain
-Diversion
-Addiction Tx
Roster
Roster Required:
yes
Roster Process:
We will report your hours electronically to CEBroker within one business day. CEBroker is the official CE tracking system for your state licensing board.
Roster Sent:
Every 0 days
Governing Agency
Name:
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Phone:
5045686820
Fax:
Website:
http://www.lsbme.la.gov/
Address:
630 Camp Street New Orleans, 70130
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Note: This license renewal information is provided as a convenience only and is subject to change at any time. It's ultimately the responsibility of the licensee to be sure that he or she is meeting all requirements for each license and corresponding renewal period.